Ice Miller partner Chris Bordoni will be moderating a panel discussion titled "Private Credit 2026: Deploying Capital in a Crowded, Yield Compressed Market" at Opus Connect's NYC Private Debt Conference. The firm is also a sponsor of the event.

Program Description:

As private credit continues its rapid ascent—with direct lending deal volume rebounding and institutional capital pouring in—lenders face both opportunity and pressure: how to deploy dry powder effectively while preserving underwriting discipline. This panel will explore how lenders are approaching deal sourcing, pricing, risk-adjusted return targets, and structuring in today’s environment.

Moderator:

• Chris Bordoni, Partner at Ice Miller

Panelists:

• Cheryl Carner, Managing Director at Siena Lending Group
• Scott Porter, Managing Director at Brightwood Capital
• Krista Giovacco, Senior Reporter at LevFin Insights